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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Paul O'Toole on May 31, 2014, 07:27:04 PM

Title: Update: RFI Banded Shorebird
Post by: Paul O'Toole on May 31, 2014, 07:27:04 PM

Looking for an ID on this so I can send off a banding report, thanks.

Species: Semipalmated sandpiper
31 May 2014
Presqu'ile Park Brighton Ont
Confirmation received regarding submitted banding report.
Banded: 5/26/2012 - Heislerville Wildlife Management Area, New Jersey, United States - 2601-07214 FL04N SESA

Title: Re: RFI Banded Shorebird
Post by: thouc on May 31, 2014, 09:10:03 PM

The bill and wings look fairly long so I think it's a White-rumped Sandpiper.

Title: Re: RFI Banded Shorebird
Post by: Paul O'Toole on June 01, 2014, 06:18:29 AM

Thanks Thouc.

Title: Re: RFI Banded Shorebird
Post by: Canoncan on June 01, 2014, 07:18:54 PM

I don't think I am sold on White-rumped, I am not sure if the bill tip tapers to fine enough. I am more inclined to think Semi-palmated Sandpiper. Not 100% easier to distinguish against other birds in groups, isolated with no size relevance makes it tough.

Title: Re: RFI Banded Shorebird
Post by: thouc on June 01, 2014, 08:44:03 PM

I'm not completely sure either, thought the bill looked too long for Semipalmated, but, as you say, it's tricky with single birds without any comparison.

Title: Re: RFI Banded Shorebird
Post by: lucky tern on June 02, 2014, 01:33:25 PM

looks better for a semi, they can have quite a range of bill lengths but head shape and wing length fit best for semi imo.

Title: Re: RFI Banded Shorebird
Post by: Paul O'Toole on June 02, 2014, 02:27:16 PM

Thanks everyone, reported as a semi.